A work of art is a world in itself. But it has to start somewhere - be it an idea, a tune, an image, a memory... We asked a group of artists in different disciplines: Where does a work of art start for you? Liz Duffy Adams, playwright My plays start with a landscape. Most of them take place outdoors, and even in those that are set in a room, I need the sense of the wider … [Read more...]
2013 Artists in the Gallery@MCC
We recently updated the Gallery@MCC, our online gallery featuring Artist Fellows and Finalists, with work samples by 2013 awardees. It's always a privilege to share this work, which gives a hint of the extraordinary diversity and excellence of work being made in these parts. A snapshot of the recently added work... In Crafts, virtuosic embroidery by Daniel Kornrumpf … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities for Domesticated Mammals
Call to Artists SOHO2O Gallery Chelsea, a non-profit artist run gallery promoting the work of women artists since 1973 through gallery exhibitions and public programming, is currently accepting entries for a non-juried exhibition, Women in Charge!, open to both men and women artists working in all media. Learn more. Deadline: June 15, 2013 (midnight) One Act Plays The … [Read more...]
What Do We Owe to History in Our Art?
When artists explore a period of history through their art, what is the artist's responsibility to that history? Which truth - historic or artistic - is of greatest importance? As Karen Shepard, author of the historical novel The Celestials, asked in Part I of this discussion, "What could I make up about history? Could I only write what I knew had happened, or could I also … [Read more...]
Eye Spy Artist Opportunities
A rather ramped up on caffeine woody optimist is caught thinking about which artist opportunity to apply to next. Photographers Aaron Siskind Foundation's 2013 Individual Photographer's Fellowship is offering a limited number of fellowship grants for individual artists working in photography and photo-based art. Applicants must be non-students, 21 years of age or older, U.S. … [Read more...]